# Episode 243: Jessica Lauren Richmond & Peyton Blackmer (Writers of Hystericus)

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Podcast: [Who's There? A Podcast About Horror Fans](https://stenobird.com/podcast/who-s-there-a-podcast-about-horror-fans-2163425)
Published: 2026-02-09T08:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3100

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Show Notes: This week I had a conversation with the writers behind the short called Hystericus about a giant vulva monster, Jessica Lauren Richmond and Peyton Blackmer. Men, if you’re unsure of what that is, go google it. They told me where the idea for the short came from, how they found their cast, and what it’s been like taking it on the festival circuit. Jessica, who also directed the short, revealed her favorite horror directors that inspired her on the set, and they reveal their future plans for Hystericus after their festival run is finished. We also get into a pretty rad discussion about The Blair Witch Project towards the end! Apologies up front for my mic being pretty low but you’re not here to hear me speak so hopefully it’s OK. Jessica and Peyton’s Socials: Jessica’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/jessicalaurenrichmond/ Peyton’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/teethforsale/ Genius Pills: https://www.geniuspills.com/ Hystericus on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32636250/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_7_nm_0_in_0_q_HYSTERICUS Who’s There? Socials: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whostherepc.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whostherepc Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/whostherepc Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thatgirlallison/ Email: whostherepc@gmail.com Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com Join the Email List: https://mailchi.mp/4a109b94d3bc/newsletter-signup

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